Spot
Family-friendly hotels near Nijojo-mae Station
Information checked on 2026-11-05. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Nijojo-mae Station
Nijojo-mae Station is a subway station, and Nijo Castle (officially Motorikyu Nijo Castle, a former imperial villa) is described as just a short walk after you get off. The area around the station centers on Nijo Castle, built by Tokugawa Ieyasu (the first shogun of the Edo period) in 1603 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The castle grounds measure about 600 m east to west and about 400 m north to south, and include Ninomaru Palace, a National Treasure, and the Ninomaru Garden, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. There are 11 family-friendly places to stay within 1.5 km of the station, and the closest, ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto by IHG, is about 0.2 km away.
Family-friendly features near Nijojo-mae Station
Hotels within 1.5 km of Nijojo-mae Station (12, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 12 are within 1.5 km of Nijojo-mae Station. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto by IHG
MIMARU Kyoto Nijo Castle
MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto CENTRAL
Moxy Kyoto
Hyatt Place Kyoto
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya
Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike
Other attractions near Nijojo-mae Station
Areas near Nijojo-mae Station
Seasonal picks for Kyoto
New Year Holidays With Kids
Skip the crowds and the cold. Choose from three ways to relax as a family: a big resort with meals included, a warm southern island, or a snowy hot spring town
Autumn Leaves With Kids
Peak color timing, plus hotels in autumn leaf areas you can manage with a baby or toddler, from Hokkaido to Kyushu
Travel tips
Nijo Castle opens to visitors at 8:45 a.m. Honmaru Palace requires an advance-reservation web ticket. Since eating and drinking are not allowed inside the castle, it is easier to plan your breaks for before or after your visit. In Kyoto city, families will find the subway handy, and heading to popular spots early in the morning helps you avoid long waits.
Best season
Nijo Castle posts autumn leaf information on its official website during the foliage season, and a cherry blossom festival is held in spring. Kyoto is beautiful in late March to April for cherry blossoms and in November for autumn leaves, but those are also the most crowded times. For a more relaxed visit, early summer or weekdays in October are easier to manage. Summers are hot and humid, and the official website also calls for heatstroke precautions.
Getting there
To reach Nijo Castle, get off at Nijojo-mae Station on the subway. The castle is right there.
Access and basic information
| trainNearest station | Subway Nijojo-mae Station (just a short walk after getting off for Nijo Castle) |
|---|
Map
The map is provided by Google Maps. Loading it sends your IP address to Google, which may set cookies. It is loaded only when you choose to.
FAQ
Is Nijo Castle close to the station?
expand_more
According to the official guide, it is just a short walk after you get off at Nijojo-mae Station on the subway. Even with small children, the trip from the station to the castle is an easy one.
What are the opening hours of Nijo Castle?
expand_more
The castle opens at 8:45 a.m. and last admission is at 4:00 p.m., with closing at 5:00 p.m. Ninomaru Palace admission ends at 4:10 p.m., and Honmaru Palace is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
How much is admission for children?
expand_more
Combined admission to the castle and Ninomaru Palace is 300 yen for elementary school students, 400 yen for junior high and high school students, and 1,300 yen for general admission. Honmaru Palace requires a separate ticket: 200 yen for elementary school students and 300 yen for junior high and high school students.
Can we stay near the station?
expand_more
There are 11 family-friendly places to stay within 1.5 km of the station. The nearest, ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto by IHG, is about 0.2 km away and offers baby crib rentals, Japanese-style rooms, and in-room meals.